Jessica Dobson
| Jessica Dobson | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1984/1985 (age 27–28)[1] Los Angeles, California, United States[2] |
| Genres | Indie rock |
| Instruments | Bass guitar, drums, guitar, piano |
| Associated acts | Beck, Deep Sea Diver, Conor Oberst, The Shins, Spoon, Yeah Yeah Yeahs |
| Website | jessicadobson.com |
| Notable instruments | |
| Fender Jazzmaster[3] | |
Jessica Lee Dobson (born 1984/1985)[1][2] is an American singer and multi-instrumentalist. She has performed with several musicians and bands, including Beck,[3] Conor Oberst,[4] Spoon[5] and Yeah Yeah Yeahs,[6] as well as being a solo artist. She currently serves as guitarist for American indie rock band The Shins as well as fronting and playing guitar for her own band, Deep Sea Diver.
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Career [edit]
Born in Los Angeles, California, Dobson was signed to Atlantic Records when she was 19 years old.[7] She recorded two solo albums under her own name while on the label, but she was not satisfied with either of the finished products and Atlantic ultimately shelved both albums.[4]
Deep Sea Diver [edit]
After leaving Atlantic, Dobson recorded an EP called New Caves under the name Deep Sea Diver.[4] She later formed a band under the Deep Sea Diver name consisting of herself on guitar, John Raines on bass and Peter Mansen on drums;[8] The band’s full-length debut album, History Speaks, was self-released in February 2012.[9]
The Shins [edit]
In August 2011, it was announced that Dobson would be performing with American indie rock band The Shins.[10] She toured with the band throughout October, and she became an official member of the band in February 2012.[5] However, Jessica has currently taken a break from The Shins to tour with her band Deep Sea Diver.
Personal life [edit]
Dobson is married to Peter Mansen, who is the drummer of Deep Sea Diver.[1] They met when he was working as a barista at the Lighthouse Roasters coffee house in Seattle.[1][4]
Discography [edit]
With Deep Sea Diver [edit]
References [edit]
- ^ a b c d Through @ 2: Yes, That's Beck's Guitarist Sipping Coffee Next to You at Lighthouse - Seattle - Music – Reverb. Retrieved November 3, 2012.
- ^ a b interview excerpt with jessica dobson (deep sea diver) | secretly important. Retrieved November 3, 2012.
- ^ a b Jessica Dobson's Solo Career With Deep Sea Diver Is Benefitting From the Beck Bump - Page 1 - Music - Orange County - OC Weekly. Retrieved November 3, 2012.
- ^ a b c d keep it alive, keep it moving on | Cause A Scene Music. Retrieved November 3, 2012.
- ^ a b Girls Rock! Seattle's Jessica Dobson joins the Shins...but plays live for us first - - MyNorthwest.com. Retrieved November 4, 2012.
- ^ Deep Sea Diver, 'NWO' Video Premiere: Jessica Dobson Gets Dystopian – Spinner. Retrieved November 3, 2012.
- ^ Another Rainy Saturday » ARS interview: Deep Sea Diver’s Jessica Dobson on working with The Shins, Divine Fits and finding time for her own band. Retrieved November 3, 2012.
- ^ Best of What's Next: Deep Sea Diver :: Music :: Features :: Paste. Retrieved November 3, 2012.
- ^ a b Deep Sea Diver - History Speaks (Vinyl, LP) at Discogs. Retrieved November 3, 2012.
- ^ Jessica Dobson | WHAT IS HAPPENING | I PLAY IN THE SHINS, NOW.. Retrieved November 4, 2012.
- ^ Amazon.com: New Caves EP: Deep Sea Diver: MP3 Downloads. Retrieved November 4, 2012.
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